Central Europe stands at the vibrant crossroads of Slavic, Germanic, and Romanic cultures, delivering a captivating fusion of traditions, rich history, stunning architecture, and picturesque landscapes. In this compact region, medieval charm meets baroque grandeur and modern energy—making it the ideal backdrop for an unforgettable Pub Culture Beercation where you can explore multiple destinations without constant packing and unpacking.

Unlike our faster-paced adventures, this special 12-day Central European Beercation features just three hotel changes, giving you more time to truly immerse yourself in each destination. You'll kick things off with 4 nights in Budapest during the exciting Budapest Beer Week, including the highlight, BPBW Beer Fest! Then enjoy 3 relaxing nights in Ljubljana, Slovenia, before wrapping up with 4 nights in vibrant Zagreb, Croatia.

Beyond the guided walking tours, bike tours, brewery visits, and craft-beer-focused pub crawls woven into the itinerary, you'll have ample free time to soak it all in. In Budapest, unwind at the city's world-famous thermal baths or join the buzzing Beer Week events around town. From Ljubljana, venture on a memorable day trip to the crystal-clear waters of Lake Bled, explore Slovenia’s renowned hop-growing region, and stop in the charming village of Žalec—home to the world’s first beer fountain in a city park! From Zagreb, discover Croatia’s natural wonders at the UNESCO-listed Plitvice Lakes National Park.

This beercation perfectly balances deep cultural exploration, exceptional craft beer experiences, and awe-inspiring natural beauty—exactly as we love to do it at Pub Culture Beercations. Explore the world one pint at a time in a region that beautifully showcases why beer and travel go hand-in-hand!

The first TWELVE people to book the Central European Beercation and use the discount code BPBW2027 at checkout will save an additional $200 per person!

ONLY TWO ADDITIONAL $200 DISCOUNT CODES LEFT!!

(Frequent Beercationer Club Members can also earn the extra discount in addition to their FBC discount - email us for your custom code.)

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• Pub Culture Beercation participants are responsible for booking and purchasing their own flights to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD). We will monitor flights and watch for deals, but ultimately it is up to each beercationer to choose which airline and flights to book.

• Pub Culture Beercations is not responsible for delays participants might encounter while traveling to the beercation meeting destination.

Any delays encountered will be the responsibility and expense of the trip participants to catch up with the rest of the group.  No refund will be issued for any portion of the missed trip due to participants' unplanned travel delays.

We ask beercationers to please try not to book return flights departing before 11AM on June 1, 2027.

We will take our Beercation Coach from our hotel to the airport, giving you a little time to grab a quick breakfast before we depart.

If you book your return flight before 11AM, you may not be able to have breakfast at the hotel and will have to make your own arrangements to get to the airport from the hotel, at your own cost.

Please note, the cost associated with any additional days before the scheduled “Day 1” or after the “Final Day” of Pub Culture Beercations’ “Central European Beercation”, May 21-June 1, 2027, is not included in the total trip cost.  Participants are responsible for making any arrangements, including hotel reservations and payments, before or after the included itinerary, unless purchasing Pub Culture Beercations “Early Arrival Add-On”.

Planning to land in Budapest a day before the official start of our Central European Beercation, but don’t want the hassle of a separate hotel booking or scouting dinner plans?

No worries at all – book this handy Early Arrival Add-On and we’ll handle everything so you can hit the ground relaxed and ready to explore one pint at a time!

On the evening of Thursday, May 20, 2027, we’ll welcome you with a group dinner at a classic Budapest beer hall, where you can kick back with fellow Beercationers and enjoy local brews without lifting a finger after your travels.

Wake up refreshed with a solid hotel breakfast, then ease seamlessly into the full tour starting May 21 – no room changes needed!

This add-on covers your hotel night, all taxes, gratuities for included meals and drinks, and that stress-free group welcome.

Join the Pub Culture crew and start your adventure right – because the best beercations begin with great company and even better beer!

(Note: Beercationers arriving before May 20 are responsible for their own earlier nights, though Budapest Beer Week will be in full swing for extra early fun – just contact the Mercure Hotel Budapest City Center directly for those bookings.)

Settle into the comfortable Mercure Budapest City Center, your home base for exploring this historic and hop-forward city.

At 3pm, join your fellow Beercationers for a lively Welcome Toast at Beer Brothers Craft Beer Bar, where we’ll raise a glass to the adventures ahead and toast to great beer and new friendships.

Enjoy some free time to wander the lively streets around the hotel, soaking in the sights and energy of the Hungarian capital. Then, gather for our Beercation Welcome Dinner at the acclaimed Beerstro 14, featuring delicious local fare perfectly paired with outstanding craft beers.

The rest of your evening is yours to explore—grab your PubCulture.Beer Digital Budapest Map and discover nearby beer bars, craft cocktails, ruin bars, or whatever nightlife calls your name.

Start your day fueled up with an included breakfast at our hotel before joining our guided Budapest Walking Tour departing the hotel lobby at 10am.

Soak in the stunning architecture, rich history, and vibrant energy of this iconic city as we explore its highlights together.

The tour wraps up with a group lunch to refuel the crew, setting the stage for the main event: the Budapest Beer Week Beer Fest Saturday Session!

Whether you dive in for an hour or settle in for all five, you'll find over 90 different beers on tap, live music pumping, and food trucks ready to keep the good times rolling.

The rest of the day is yours to enjoy—fire up your PubCulture.Beer digital Budapest Map to scout the perfect dinner spot, chase more craft beer gems, or dive into the legendary ruin bars for an unforgettable Saturday night in one of Europe's most electric beer scenes.

After an epic Day 2 at the BPBW Beer Fest, wake up refreshed with breakfast included at the hotel and enjoy a full free day to explore Budapest like true beercation pros—balancing must-see sights with plenty of time to recharge.

Stroll through the city’s breathtaking landmarks: the majestic Hungarian Parliament Building, historic Buda Castle, fairy-tale Fisherman’s Bastion, and grand St. Stephen’s Basilica. Wander along the scenic Danube River, dive into the bustling Central Market Hall for local flavors, or soak up the elegance of Andrássy Avenue.

Don’t miss Budapest’s world-famous thermal baths—head to the iconic Széchenyi Spa (or choose from many others). Bring your bathing suit! (Note: Some sections are swimsuit-required, while others embrace a more traditional nude vibe—check ahead to match your comfort level.)

We’ll regroup for a laid-back group lunch at 1:00pm, then hit the vibrant streets for souvenir shopping and more leisurely adventures. As the afternoon unfolds, claim a sunny terrace, crack open a fantastic local beer, and let the city’s unbeatable energy wash over you.

Fire up your PubCulture.Beer digital Budapest Map to uncover hidden gems, scout the perfect dinner spot, and line up more craft beer stops, cocktail bars, or wine bars.

Cap off the night (if you’re up for it) by joining fellow beercationers on the optional Ruin Bar Pub Crawl—where Budapest’s legendary, atmospheric ruins come alive with great drinks and even better company.

Wake up refreshed in beautiful Budapest with breakfast included at the hotel, then enjoy a leisurely morning to revisit your favorite spots, hunt for souvenirs, dive into a museum, or savor a relaxed lunch on your own.

In the afternoon, join the group for an unforgettable guided tour of majestic Buda Castle—departing the hotel at 2pm and zipping around effortlessly with your included public transportation passes.

After soaking in the stunning views and rich history, unwind and chase more of Budapest’s world-class craft beer scene.

Cap the evening with a lively group dinner at KOLBIZZ Sausage & Beer House, where hearty sausages meet perfect pours, before you’re set free to explore with your PubCulture.Beer digital Budapest Map on this final night in the city.

Bid farewell to vibrant Budapest after a hearty included breakfast at the hotel, then hop aboard our private Beercation bus for an unforgettable journey into Slovenia. Make a delightful stop in charming Varaždin, where you’ll have free time to wander its baroque streets, soak up the local vibe, and grab lunch on your own.

By mid-afternoon, we’re rolling into stunning Ljubljana, Slovenia’s vibrant capital. Check into the comfortable Best Western Premier Hotel Slon and enjoy some free time to explore this walkable gem.

As evening arrives, regroup for a memorable 3-course beer-paired dinner at Zlata Ladjica Restaurant – one of the city’s top craft beer dining spots, blending Slovenian gastropub flavors with exceptional local brews.

After dinner, fire up your exclusive PubCulture.Beer Digital Ljubljana map and dive into the city’s thriving nightlife scene. Hunt down incredible craft beer bars, cozy wine spots, creative cocktail lounges, and more – because on this Beercation, the adventure (and the pours) never stop.

Fuel up with a delicious included breakfast at Hotel Slon before meeting in the lobby at 9:15 AM for a short walk to our 9:30 AM guided Bike Tour of Ljubljana.

This three-hour adventure will take you through the city’s stunning green spaces, charming old town, riverbanks, Dragon Bridge, and hidden gems, giving you an unforgettable perspective on Slovenia’s vibrant capital.

Afterwards, join your fellow beercationers for a group lunch featuring authentic Slovenian flavors to refuel and swap stories.

The rest of the day is yours to explore—grab your exclusive PubCulture.Beer Ljubljana Digital Map and discover world-class craft beer bars, cozy wine spots, creative cocktail lounges, and top restaurants for dinner plans.

Later in the evening, join us for an optional Ljubljana Craft Beer Pub Crawl where we will visit several craft beer bars, including Tektonik and LOO-BLAH-NAH Craft Brewery (which also serves food), and toast to more beercation memories with the group.

Start your day with a hearty breakfast at the hotel before hopping on our private coach at 9:30 AM for an unforgettable day trip to breathtaking Lake Bled.

Nestled in the Julian Alps, this fairy-tale spot offers several hours to explore the iconic island church, stroll the lakeside paths, soak in the mountain views, or enjoy a relaxing pletna boat ride (lunch on your own to savor local flavors at your pace).

Return to Ljubljana for a few hours of free time to unwind or wander, then dive into the Union Brewery Experience Museum Tour—a highlight for any beer lover—followed by a lively group dinner at the Union Pub.

The rest of the evening is yours to embrace Ljubljana’s vibrant nightlife. Grab your PubCulture.Beer Ljubljana Digital Map and seek out craft beer bars, brewpubs, cocktail spots, and wine bars as you explore the city’s charming streets one last evening, and raise a glass to another epic Beercation day!

Start your day with a hearty breakfast at the hotel before departing Slovenia for an unforgettable journey into hop country.

At 9:00 AM, our private coach heads to Žalec for a guided tour of the Museum of Hop Growing and Brewing, where you’ll dive deep into the region’s rich brewing heritage. Then it’s time for the main event: drinking fresh local beers straight from the Green Gold Beer Fountain—the world’s first of its kind! Soak up the unique atmosphere as you sample Slovenia’s craft brews using your souvenir tasting mug, followed by a delicious traditional hop-picker’s lunch.

After this hop-filled adventure, we continue on to Zagreb, Croatia, where you’ll check into our centrally located hotel. The remainder of the day is yours to explore at your own pace. Fire up your PubCulture.Beer Zagreb Digital Map to discover the city’s best beer bars, brew pubs, cocktail and wine spots, restaurants, and hidden cultural gems.

Whether you’re chasing craft pints or soaking in the vibrant energy of Croatia’s capital, tonight is all about making your own Beercation memories.

Start your day right with a hearty breakfast at the hotel before we depart the lobby at 10am for an engaging Zagreb Walking Tour. We’ll soak in the city’s rich history, charming architecture, and local vibes, pausing for a delicious group lunch along the way to refuel and swap stories.

After a packed morning (and building on yesterday’s adventures), the rest of the day is yours to explore more of this underrated beer gem at your own pace.

Grab your PubCulture.Beer Zagreb Digital Map to uncover hidden points of interest, top beer bars, brewpubs, cocktail spots, and wine bars—perfect for crafting your ideal dinner plans tonight. And for those ready to keep the good times rolling, join your fellow beercationers for an optional Craft Beer Pub Crawl later this evening.

Whether you’re hunting fresh pours or just wandering the streets, Zagreb delivers that perfect mix of culture and craft we live for!

Start your day with a hearty included breakfast at the hotel before hopping aboard our private coach at 9:00 AM for a memorable day trip to Plitvice Lakes National Park, one of Croatia's crown jewels and a UNESCO World Heritage site.

On the way we'll make a scenic stop in the charming Rastoke village – often called "Little Plitvice" – for a relaxing break to wander among its historic watermills and cascading streams.

Enjoy a guided tour of the national park (with plenty of time for your own lunch stop). Marvel at the chain of 16 terraced lakes connected by stunning waterfalls tumbling into a dramatic limestone canyon, with wooden walkways and hiking trails winding right over and around the crystal-clear waters.

After we return to Zagreb in the late afternoon, enjoy a little free time before we cap off this epic Central European Beercation with our final group dinner at Pivinca | Pivovara Mlinarica, where house-brewed craft beers perfectly complement hearty traditional Croatian dishes.

We'll depart the hotel lobby via tram for an evening of great food, stories, and toasts with your fellow beercationers. After dinner, tram back to the city center – the rest of the night is yours to savor the memories (or grab one more local pint).

As our unforgettable Central European Beercation draws to a close on Day 11, today is all about easing into the journey home. Take this free day to hunt for those final souvenirs, start packing up your bags, and simply relax after 11 incredible days of beer, culture, history, and new friendships forged across Budapest, Ljubljana, and Zagreb.

We’ll cap off the day with our special Farewell Happy Hour Toast at Mali Medo – raising a glass (or two) to the pints poured, the stories shared, and the unforgettable moments that made this beercation one for the books.

After the toast, the rest of your evening is yours: unwind at the hotel, finish packing for tomorrow’s departure, or head out for one final night in vibrant Zagreb. Pull up your PubCulture.Beer Zagreb Digital Map to revisit favorite spots or discover a hidden gem you might have missed.

Cheers to the memories – Na zdravje, Živeli, and Prost! Here’s to many more beercations ahead.

Grab one final breakfast at the hotel before we hop aboard our private Beercation Bus for the ride to the airport.

It's been an unforgettable journey exploring the pubs, breweries, history, and culture of Central Europe together – raising glasses, sharing stories, and making memories one pint at a time.

Please try not to book return flights departing before 11am, or you may miss the last hotel breakfast and have to make your own arrangements to the airport (at your own cost).

Safe travels home, Beercationers, and get ready for your next adventure with Pub Culture Beercations as we continue exploring the world one pint at a time!

Rooms are available as follows:

Double Room - One Large Bed - for two people (booked together)

Double/Twin Room - Two Smaller Beds/Shared Room - for two people (booked separately)

Single Room - for one person (requires the single room supplement)

Returning Beercationers earn a Frequent Beercationer Club Discount - $50.00 off each time you take another tour with us, up to $350.00 off after eight or more beercations!

You must email us for your personal FBC Discount Code before making your reservation to receive your loyalty savings at the time of your booking.

Beercations can be booked in several different ways and with varying levels of discount. While we do not offer a scheduled payment plan, you can log in to the WeTravel account you created when you booked and make a partial payment at any time.

Regular Price - This is the full price of the beercation if booked less than 6 months before departure; it requires a $ 300-per-person deposit at the time of booking, and final payment is due 3 months before departure.

Early Bird Discount - Save up to $450 per person, depending on the beercation, if your balance is paid in full 6 months before departure. A $ 300-per-person deposit is required at the time of booking.

Paid-In-Full - Save an additional $150 per person if you pay for your beercation in full at the time of booking. If booked at least 6 1/2 months before departure, you can earn both the $450 and $150 discounts for the lowest possible price!

If you are looking to purchase travel insurance, we recommend Travelex, but keep in mind that you need to purchase your trip insurance within 21-days of making your booking to receive the lowest price and have all pre-existing conditions included.

When booking with Travelex, make sure to include Location Number 27-0198 to let them know you are booking a trip with Pub Culture Beercations.

To get a quote, click here -> Travelex Travel Insurance Quote

• Pub Culture Beercations will provide ground transportation, lodging, tour guide(s), and organize all travel itineraries and tour site(s) arrangements as outlined in the “Central European Beercation” itinerary.  If any changes are made to the itinerary, participants will be notified of those changes, and they will be of comparable or better quality.

• Where applicable, as outlined in the tour itinerary, meals listed as included will be provided in the tour cost.  Meals not listed as included will be the participant's responsibility.

• To operate our tours, we require a minimum of 16 beercationers booked.  Any tour that does not reach the required minimum number of participants 170 days before departure will be canceled.

• Pub Culture Beercations plans our tours for a maximum of 32 people.  Requests for additional beercationers are subject to hotel availability and any tour/excursion caps during the beercation and are not guaranteed.

• Participants must be of legal drinking age in the country(s) your pub culture beercations trip visits.  A parent or legal guardian must accompany participants who are aged 18 or under.

• The price per person for Pub Culture Beercations’ “Central European Beercation”, May 21-June 1, 2027, for a total of 11 nights across Hungary, Slovenia, and Croatia, is $4899.00 ($445/day) per person based on double occupancy.  Save $150.00 per person at $4749.00 ($432/day) if paid in full at the time of booking through February 5, 2027.  Save $450.00 with the Early Bird Discount, bringing the per-person price to $ 4449.00 ($404/day) if paid in full before November 20, 2026. Receive both the Paid-In-Full and Early Bird Discounts for the per-person price of $4299.00 ($391/Day) through November 6, 2026.

• For a Single Occupancy Supplement, an additional $850.00 will be applied to the per-person price for double occupancy, due exclusively to the higher cost of single rooms.

(Single rooms have limited availability.)

• Returning beercationers earn savings with our Frequent Beercationer Club discounts - $50.00 off each returning beercation, up to $350.00 off after eight or more tours!

• When committing to Pub Culture Beercation’s “Central European Beercation”, May 21-June 1, 2027, a $300.00 deposit per person is required to hold reservations for hotels, bus, and other group-scheduled events, unless you paid in full when booking.

• Your $300.00 will be applied towards the remaining trip balance.

(Deposit is refundable until February 5, 2027.  After February 5th, the deposit is only refundable if your reservation can be filled by another traveler, or Pub Culture Beercations cancels the tour.)

• To receive the Early Bird Discount, your remaining trip balance is due no later than November 20, 2026.  Full price balances are due no later than February 19, 2027.

(After February 19, 2027, any payments made are non-refundable.  Beercationers who cancel after February 19, 2027, will only receive a full refund if another participant fills your spot or Pub Culture Beercations cancels the tour.  Partial refunds will only be granted in the amount Pub Culture Beercations can be refunded for tour expenses, deposits, and charges already made, plus the amount of included tour items that have not been paid in advance, excluding the cost of any credit card fees.)

• Payments can be made by ACH bank transfers or credit cards through our website.  We accept Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express, Apple Pay, and Google Pay.

• Cancellation by participants after February 19, 2027, will result in forfeiture of tour fees paid. Consideration of a partial refund can be made in extraordinary circumstances that can be proven.

• If, for any reason, the beercation is canceled by Pub Culture Beercations, except in cases of “force majeure”, a full refund will be made to the contracting participant.  Refunds will be issued to the original form of payment within 90 days of the date the cancellation letter and/or email is sent to all booked participants.

Force Majeure: Pub Culture Beercations will not be deemed in breach of this agreement or otherwise liable to you, by reason of delay in performance or nonperformance of any of its obligations under this agreement to the extent that any such delay or nonperformance is due to any force majeure.  “Force Majeure” means any circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including without limitation acts of nature, terrorist activities, insurrection, explosion or accident, war or threat of war declared or undeclared, sabotage, civil disturbance, labor strikes, requisition, serious disease, quarantine or natural disasters such as floods, earthquakes or weather conditions, the act of any government or other national or local authority intervention, industrial dispute, natural or nuclear disaster, fire, chemical or biological disaster, and unforeseen circumstances which make it impossible to travel safely to the travel destination or remain at the travel destination or causes unavoidable technical problems with transport and all similar events outside our or the supplier(s) concerned’s control.  If we and any of our suppliers are affected by force majeure, we and our suppliers shall be entitled to, and may in our sole discretion, vary or cancel any itinerary or arrangement in relation to the tour.  Regarding civil unrest, once we have investigated the prevailing situation, as we deem fit, it shall remain in our sole and absolute discretion whether to proceed with the tour. Likewise, except where otherwise expressly stated in these beercation participant terms and agreements, we are not obliged to provide a full refund or pay you compensation if our contractual obligations to you are affected by “Force Majeure” (partial refunds maybe given after deducting unrecoverable costs such as deposits, coach costs, transportation tickets, city fees, permits, brewery tours, admission fees, group events and any other tour itinerary included items).

(If you have purchased travel insurance, check with your provider if your beercation has been canceled due to “Force Majeure” and inquire if you can file a claim for these costs.)

• Pub Culture Beercations’ “Central European Beercation”, May 21-June 1, 2027, has a moderate to active participation rating.  Participants must be able to walk continuously for at least 30 minutes and keep up with the tour’s scheduled pace.  This means you must be able to keep up with the group and our planned activities, for example, but not limited to walking and/or biking city tours, brewery and distillery tours, and historical sites such as castles, museums, and more.

• We will have a private coach to take us between cities and planned events, but once in a town, you will be doing most of our exploration on foot and public transportation.  Much of Europe is cobblestone, and many places may not have elevators.  Participants who are unable to attend events on the tour due to personal limitations will not be refunded for any missed events.  Likewise, the group cannot wait for people who are unable to participate in or keep up with the tour’s scheduled activities and events.

• Travel Insurance is available and recommended, but to receive full coverage and the lowest price, travel insurance should be purchased within 14 days of your booking.  Pub Culture Beercations LLC recommends Travelex travel insurance.   Location number 27-0198

• Pub Culture Beercations is not responsible for any injury or illness a participant may encounter while on the “Central European Beercation”, May 21-June 1, 2027.

• Pub Culture Beercation participants are responsible for booking and purchasing their own flights.

• Pub Culture Beercations is not responsible for delays participants might encounter while traveling to the beercation meeting destination.  Any delays encountered will be the trip participants’ responsibility and expense to catch up with the rest of the group.  No refund will be issued for any portion of the missed trip due to participants' unplanned travel delays.

(Check with your travel insurance provider, if purchased, to see if any expenses and losses can be claimed.)

• Please note, the cost associated with any additional days before the scheduled “Day 1” or after the “Final Day” of Pub Culture Beercations’ “Central European Beercation”, May 21-June 1, 2027, is not included in the total trip cost.  Participants are responsible for making any arrangements, including hotel reservations and payments, before or after the included itinerary, unless purchasing Pub Culture Beercations “Early Arrival Add-On”.

NOT INCLUDED IN YOUR BEERCATION

• Round-Trip Airfare

• Cost for any meals (including beverages and beers) outside of those listed on the “Central European Beercation”, May 21-June 1, 2027, itinerary.

• Costs for excursions or activities listed as “optional” in the “Central European Beercation”, May 21-June 1, 2027, itinerary.

• Costs for excursions or activities you choose during scheduled “free time” on the tour that are not listed in the “Central European Beercation”, May 21-June 1, 2027, itinerary.

• Travel Insurance (recommended).

• Souvenirs or other optional purchases.